Legal Office

The Legal Office provides legal advice, counsel, and litigation defense to the Board of School
Commissioners, the CEO, and district employees. It supports efficient management of administrative
functions, minimizes financial liability, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and
Board policy. See also how to report concerns regarding illegal or inappropriate activity.

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Departments

Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance

Investigates alleged violations of Title VII and Title IX;
provides training related to sexual harassment and other equal employment issues; ensures compliance
with Office of Civil Rights conciliation agreements related to all students; processes requests for
accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act; and ensures compliance with Title IX (read City Schools' notice of nondiscrimination)

Legal Services

Develops, reviews, and negotiates written memoranda of understanding and contracts;
represents City Schools in administrative, state, and federal litigation, including tort defense,
employment matters, contract disputes, and premises liability; provides advice and counsel on charter
law, fair use, facility use, employee relations, student attendance, school closings, and FERPA;
represents City Schools in special education due process hearings; and processes requests submitted
under freedom of information acts and laws

Minority and Women Business Enterprise

Ensures compliance with state and local laws governing
participation in government contracts by minority and women business enterprises; assists minority and
women-owned businesses that wish to participate in the Board of School Commissioners’
Minority and Women Business Enterprise procurement program; and provides information to
businesses about certification programs